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ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic Raises $1.05 Million for The V Foundation for Cancer Research
The 11th annual ESPY Celebrity Golf Classic raised $1.05 million in net proceeds for The V Foundation for Cancer Research, it was announced by George Bodenheimer, President, ESPN and ABC Sports, and Co-Chairman, Disney Media Networks. Celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment gathered for the Team ESPN event, held Tuesday at the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms in Industry Hills, Calif.
“This is one of the most uplifting days of the year for many of us,” Bodenheimer said. “ESPN and The V Foundation are extremely focused on beating cancer and it’s inspiring to have the support of so many celebrities, volunteers and sponsors.”
Nick Valvano, V Foundation CEO and brother of Jim Valvano, added, “The ESPN family has once again mobilized their resources to make a major impact in our fight against cancer, with the growing team of celebrities, sponsors and countless ESPN staffers. They continue to humble us with their belief in our mission and unselfish support.”
Among the athletes and celebrities in attendance were JJ Barea, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Mike Ditka, Tony Dovolani, Julius Erving, Dennis Haysbert, Trevor Hoffman, Bruce Jenner, Greg Jennings, Jason Kidd, Lou Holtz, Ron Jaworski, Joe Mantegna, Adrian Peterson, Stuart Scott, Ryan Sheckler, Tim Tebow, Lindsey Vonn, Wes Welker, Ken Whisenhunt, Michael Wilbon, Jesse Williams, Kellen Winslow, Sr. and many more.
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